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The arboretum bike ride

Description

Follow this loop to ride along the roads of the Sologne bourbonnaise area and discover the Arboretum of Balaine, the oldest private botanical and floral park in France. The site is home to a must-see castle.

This 10,7km long loop is recommended for children over the age of ten, occasional cyclists and cycling enthusiasts.
Starting from Aurouër, cross the village and take the time to observe the small church of the village and the superb 18 th century half-timbered house, one of the last vestiges of the rural habitat of yesterdays Sologne bourbonnaise.
Then ride towards Villeneuve on the small road that leads you through woods and fields to the Arboretum of Balaine.
Created in 1804, it is the oldest private botanical and floral park in France, classified Remarkable Garden, which also houses a very pretty typically bourbonnais castle. A true garden of the world, its 20ha in the heart of the Allier region are home to more than 3,500 plants from all continents.
After your visit, return to Aurouër at your own pace.

Technical Information

Racing biking
Difficulty
Easy
Duration
43mn
Dist.
11 km
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Starting point

Le bourg , 03460   Aurouër
Lat : 46.687731Lng : 3.299564

Additional information

Updated by

Office du tourisme de Moulins & sa région - 02/10/2024
www.moulins-tourisme.com/
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Open period

All year round.

Contact

Phone : 04 70 44 14 14

Email : bienvenue@moulins-tourisme.com

Website : www.moulins-tourisme.com/

Facebook : www.facebook.com/visitmoulins

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Caution!
We have no information on the difficulty of this circuit. You may encounter some surprises along the way. Before you go, please feel free to inquire more and take all necessary precautions. Have a good trip! 🌳🥾